An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 transits from Hohn Air Base to the Baltic Sea during BALTOPS as the Airborne Mine Countermeasures Commander. The squadrons use of the Airborne Laser Mine Detection System (ALMDS) (pictured) and the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) are a first in the Baltic Sea and the Naval Forces Europe area of operations. BALTOPS is the premier annual maritime-focused exercise in the Baltic Region, marking the 47th year of one of the largest exercises in Northern Europe enhancing flexibility and interoperability among allied and partner nations. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon E. Renfroe (Released)
Date Taken: | 01.01.2016 |
Date Posted: | 06.15.2019 10:22 |
Photo ID: | 5492102 |
VIRIN: | 190613-N-FC670-143 |
Resolution: | 2784x1856 |
Size: | 3.28 MB |
Location: | TODENDORF, DE |
Web Views: | 207 |
Downloads: | 22 |
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